PA Governor Rendell Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Newsman Tim Russert

PA Governor Rendell Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Newsman Tim Russert

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today expressed sorrow upon learning of the death of veteran NBC Newsman Tim Russert.

"Tim was the epitome of political journalists; someone who was very personable and could conduct very informative and sometimes riveting interviews," Governor Rendell said. "Over the past few decades, Tim's keen grasp of political issues in Washington and across the nation made him must see TV.

"As a newsmaker, I knew I had to be prepared when I was interviewed by him, because I knew he was very prepared. As moderator of 'Meet the Press,' he extracted information the general public needed to be better informed.

"Midge and I are shocked and saddened to hear of his untimely death and we express our condolences to Tim's family and close friends."

The Rendell administration is committed to creating a first-rate public education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing economic investment to support our communities and businesses. To find out more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly newsletter, visit www.governor.state.pa.us.

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Source: Pennsylvania Office of the Governor

CONTACT: Chuck Ardo of Pennsylvania Office of the Governor,
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Web Site: http://www.governor.state.pa.us/

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